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Old 09-03-2001, 12:37 AM
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Soaking wet tips

Anyone got tips for when you get off water rides on how to get dry quick. I usually wear quick dry shorts and light shirts to parks anyway but does anyone have a method for walking around the park after a particularly drenching water ride without looking like an idiot. Keep in mind I don't like carrying around bags.
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Old 09-03-2001, 09:18 AM
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If I know I'm going to go on water rides at a park I usually wear minimal clothing. Dry skin dries faster than wet clothing. Not only that, but I usualy wear nylon shorts, like the ones that abercrombie (or wherever) make. They dry in like two seconds in the sun.
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Old 09-10-2001, 12:28 AM
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Never wear denim (shorts or jeans) and wear short sleeve cotton tees. The idea of wearing nylon shorts is the best.
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Old 09-11-2001, 03:28 AM
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walk around in the sun for a bit, and when you queue for the next ride, position yourself while queuing in the sun, and also if you sit on the railing you dry quicker on your butt
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Old 09-15-2001, 10:40 AM
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If I plan on going on water rides, I'll carry a grocery bag in my pocket -- I understand you don't like carrying bags, neither do I -- but this wads up and you don't even notice. Then, just while on the ride, in go the shoes and socks. To dry off afterwards, I will try to go on a ride that involves a lot of open air -- the best would be like the Waveswinger at Cedar Point, right in the middle of all three water rides. That way, you really get a "blow dry" effect. It won't get you totally dry, but it really does work a lot. As for fabrics, everyone's got that right - most especially, don't wear denim! Yeesh.
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Old 09-15-2001, 10:50 AM
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Bring under shirts
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Old 09-15-2001, 06:36 PM
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LOL. I just dont go on the water rides. But if I do, I just ring out my clothes and put them back on. It keeps you cool on the really hot days.
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Old 09-24-2001, 10:39 AM
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least possible amount of clothing and ride airy rides afterwards
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Old 09-25-2001, 12:31 AM
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Take a change of clothes.
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Old 09-25-2001, 01:53 PM
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Heh, Melissa, my son and I call Wave Swinger at CP "Spin Dry" because it's the best way to dry off after the water rides at CP.

If I think I'm going to hit water rides, I wear a bathing suit with fast drying nylon shorts. I throw a light weight t-shirt over the bathing suit and take it off and stuff it and my shoes/socks into a locker before the ride, although I think the plastic bag idea is a great one. I almost ALWAYS bring a change of clothes to any park regardless. (it's a "mom" thing)
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Old 09-25-2001, 06:09 PM
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just go on a rollercoaster(a fast one) then when you get off you will probably be pretty dry.
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Old 09-26-2001, 07:32 AM
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just go on a rollercoaster(a fast one) then when you get off you will probably be pretty dry.

yes, I do that. After I get off monsoon I jump right on MAMBA you get dry to the point of be a little damp. I mean going 75 mph!
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Old 09-26-2001, 09:51 PM
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